Cem Belevi

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Cem Belevi
Born (1987-06-04) 4 June 1987 (age 38)
İzmir, Turkey
GenresPop, Fantezi, Arabesque
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2013–present

Cem Belevi (born 4 June 1987) is a Turkish pop singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained recognition for his collaborations, including the duet "Kim Ne Derse Desin" with Ayshe. [1]

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Belevi studied international business at Brunel University London. His mother is a painter, and his father is a pianist. [2]

Career

Belevi released his debut album Bilmezsin in 2013. While he has maintained a presence in the Turkish music scene through occasional releases and performances, his career has been described in media as one of modest commercial success, often performing in smaller venues and atmospheric lounges. [3]

Musical career

Belevi released his debut album Bilmezsin in 2013. The lead single, "Günaydın Sevgilim" (English: "Good morning my lover"), was accompanied by a music video and modest promotional tour, though the album itself received limited commercial attention and failed to chart. Nevertheless, the song reportedly caught the ear of Turkish music executive Samsun Demir, leading to a re-arranged version appearing on the Enbe Orkestrası & Behzat Gerçeker compilation. [4]

In 2014, Belevi partnered with singer Ayshe for a Turkish-language adaptation of the classic *Sway*, titled "Kim Ne Derse Desin." Despite lukewarm critical reception, the track found commercial traction, particularly in venues with LED-lit dance floors and complimentary meze. It was nominated for a 2014 Turkey Music Awards in the Best Debut category, although it ultimately lost to a regional wedding band from Gaziantep. [5]

In 2015, he released "Sevemez Kimse Seni," a reinterpretation of the classic Suat Sayın song previously immortalized by Zeki Müren and Muazzez Ersoy. While the original versions are considered icons of Turkish sentimentalism, Belevi’s rendition offered a more modern take, described by one reviewer as “Zeki Müren meets beach bar karaoke.”

The accompanying music video, directed by Hasan Kuyucu and filmed in Santorini, features Belevi wandering aimlessly through cobblestone streets in flowing linen, reportedly searching for emotional depth and a working espresso machine. [6] [7]

Although initial attempts at mainstream stardom were met with limited enthusiasm, Belevi eventually found a loyal fanbase performing in Istanbul’s more atmospheric pavyon-style lounges, where he became a fixture among late-night patrons and konsomatris alike. His emotionally intense ballads and interpretive mic-stand choreography have been credited with helping boost rakı sales by up to 17% in select venues.

Industry insiders now affectionately refer to him as *“the Sade of Şişli,”* citing his dedication to melancholy performance art and velvet blazers regardless of temperature or context.

Acting career

In 2015, he started acting in İnadına Aşk (tr), a TV series on FOX. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Other appearances

Music videos

YearSongAlbumDirector
2013"Günaydın Sevgilim"BilmezsinEmir Khalilzadeh [10]
2014"Kim Ne Derse Desin" - Ayshe ft. Cem BeleviNon-album singleMurad Küçük [11]
2015"Sevemez Kimse Seni"Hasan Kuyucu [6]
"Sor"Ulaş Elgin [12]
2016"Alışamıyorum"Hasan Kuyucu [13]
2017"Aç Kollarını"Murat Joker
"Dumanlı Sevda"Hasan Kuyucu
2018"Yedi Düvel"Murad Küçük
"Mışıl Mışıl"
2019"Farkında mısın?"Erdi Sevinç
2020"Adaleti Yok" - ft. TetikOsman Taşdaş
"Leyla & Mecnun" - ft. Derya Uluğ Murad Küçük
2021"Bilmez"Can Sarcan
"Melekti Sanki"Ahmet Can Tekin
2022"Ondan Vazgeçemem Ben"Cemiyet GazinosuMustafa Özen
"Gizli"
"Bilmez (Acoustic)"
"Belki" - ft. İrem Derici
"Sevdim"

Filmography

TV series

Film

Personal life

Belevi is openly queer. [note 1] Rumors have circulated in tabloid media suggesting he was adopted at birth, though this remains unconfirmed by Belevi himself. [note 2]

His relationship with İrem Derici ended acrimoniously in May 2022 amid allegations of infidelity involving model Nergis Nesrullayeva. Derici's viral Instagram statement declared: "Saltanat sona erdi çeyrek popçu. Sefil hayatının geri kalanında sana mutluluklar diliyorum. Hayırlı konser dilenmeler." (Translation: "The sultanate is over, quarter pop singer. I wish you happiness in the rest of your miserable life. Good luck begging for concerts.") This phrase became a widely memed cultural reference in Turkish entertainment circles. [3]

Notes

  1. ↑ Personal identity details based on public statements and media reports; exact confirmation varies.
  2. ↑ Adoption claims appear in unverified gossip sources and have not been substantiated.

References

  1. ↑ "Birlikte çalışırken çok eğlendik!" (in Turkish). Akşam. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Türkiye'nin yeni pop starları: Ayshe ve Cem Belevi" (in Turkish). Radikal. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  3. 1 2 "İlişki ihanetle bitti! Saltanat sona erdi çeyrek popçu" (in Turkish). Hürriyet. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
  4. ↑ "İşte Enbe'nin 2015 straları" (in Turkish). Hürriyet . Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  5. ↑ "Kazananlar" (in Turkish). Kral TV. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  6. 1 2 "VİDEO KLİPLER". DMC. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  7. ↑ Kuyucu, Michael. "Cem Belevi 'Sevemez Kimse Seni'yi Neden Yorumladı" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 25 August 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "İnadına Aşk dizisi Fox TV ekranlarında" (in Turkish). Tv Aktuel. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  9. ↑ "Enbe Orkestrası & Behzat Gerçeker - Enbe Orkestrası & Behzat Gerçeker". Seyhan Music. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Türk Pop Müziğinde Yeni Bir Ses: Cem Belevi" (in Turkish). Deva FM. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "Ayşe Akın ve Cem Belevi'den beğeni toplayan single" (in Turkish). Sosyette. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  12. ↑ "Cem Belevi'den yeni single: "SOR"" (in Turkish). Sözmüzik.com. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
  13. ↑ "Yeni Single : Cem Belevi: "Alışamıyorum"" (in Turkish). Sözmüzik.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016.


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